138 Mich. App. 546 - Parrish v. Parrish’s Empirical Analysis

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3 federal appellate · 2 state decisions

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1. “The trial court has great discretion in the adjustment of property rights. In dividing marital assets, the trial court is directed to examine ... fault or past misconduct, and other equitable circumstances.). In Connecticut "General Statutes Sec. 46b-81 sets forth certain criteria for the court to consider in making an assignment of property. Although in making its financial determinations the court is required to consider these criteria; in the exercise of its inherent equitable powers it may also consider any other factors which may be appropriate for a just and equitable resolution of the marital dispute ... [including marital misconduct].”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. Bernadette Charles v. Albert Mansfield Charles

2. “In determining the amount of alimony to be awarded, the court should consider (1) the duration of the marriage, (2) the contributions of the parties to the joint estate, (3) the age of the parties, (4) their health, (5) their stations in life, (6) the necessities and circumstances of the parties, and (7) the earning ability of the parties.... In dividing marital assets the trial court is directed to examine several factors: the duration of the marriage, contributions of the parties to the joint estate, the parties' station in life and earning abilities, fault or past misconduct, and other equitable circumstances.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. Bernadette Charles v. Albert Mansfield Charles